New Mesquite Ordinance On Pets In The Heat Gets Tested

MESQUITE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The North Texas heat wave is the first test of a Mesquite city ordinance that mandates pets be indoors during extreme temperatures or owners could face a $500 fine.
The city says its new ordinance aims to prevent dogs from being left outside in extremely hot weather for hours with no shade, water or food.
“I haven’t heard (of) that, but that’s common sense; you should know to do that,” said Mesquite pet owner Diane Ellis.
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